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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2007.02.28 - 36154 OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD  PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470 Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE February 28, 2007 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Middleton at 9:30 a.m. in Committee Room A, Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Middleton, Bradford Jacobsen, George Suarez, Sue Ann Douglas, Mike Rogers, John A. Scott, Robert Gosselin, Eric Coleman, Mattie Hatchett, and Karen Spector PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Helaine Zack OTHERS PRESENT: Human Resources Jennifer Mason, Manager Mary Pardee, Supervisor Cathy Shallal, Manager Kari Schmalzel, USSII Karen Jones, Supervisor Clare Cheesman, Analyst Lori Motyka, Supervisor Dawn Smith, Supervisor Heather Mason, Analyst Sheriff’s Department Mike McCabe, Undersheriff Board of Commissioners Larry Doyle, Administrative Director Sheryl Mitchell, Senior BOC Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF January 24, 2007 Suarez moved to approve the minutes of January 24, 2007 as printed. Supported by Douglas. Tom Middleton Chairperson Brad Jacobsen Majority Vice-Chair George Suarez Minority Vice-Chair Sue Ann Douglas Mike Rogers John A. Scott Robert Gosselin Eric Coleman Helaine Zack Mattie Hatchett Karen Spector Motion carried on a voice vote with Zack absent. Personnel Committee Page 2 February 28, 2007 PUBLIC COMMENT None HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW – LABOR RELATIONS Karen Jones, Supervisor explained the Labor Relations Division of Human Resources deals with employee relations and EEO areas of the Department. They investigate any i nternal complaint that has to do with EEO legislation and also under the American With Disabilities Act. They compile statistical information and review hiring guidelines. The Division is awaiting information from the State regarding implementation of Pr oposal 2. They also administer and answer questions relating to the Merit System rules , general County policies and deal with union contracts. The Division also deals with employee discipline suggesting appropriate action. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – FISCAL YEAR 2005 - 2009 LABOR AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE OAKLAND COUNTY EMPLOYEES UNION (OCEU) This contract covers approximately 380 employees and provides for a 2% increase for Fiscal Year 2006; a 2% increase for Fiscal Year 2007 and the same increase as provided the general non-represented employees for Fiscal Year 2008 plus a wage re-opener for Fiscal Year 2009. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Douglas. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Zack absent. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW – SELECTION AND PLACEMENT The Selection and Placement Division handles all of the internal and external hiring processes for the County adhering to the Federal and State laws plus the Merit System Rules proactively recruiting a diversified applicant pool. Applicants are tested and placed on an eligibility list if qualified. A new paperless application process is being developed; the Committee viewed a draft tutorial of this process. Coleman moved to Receive & File. Supported by Douglas. Motion carried on a voice vote with Zack absent. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – EXTENSION OF MERIT SYSTEM ELIGIBILITY LISTS Section VI-H-1, of Merit System Resolution #4606 allows for the extension of t he eligible lists for six months with the approval of the Board of Commissioners. Human Resources is requesting the extension of sixteen lists. Coleman moved to approve the extension of the requested sixteen lists. Supported by Gosselin. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Zack absent. Personnel Committee Page 3 February 28, 2007 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN 1ST QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FY 2007 The Salary Administration Plan approved by the Board of Comm issioners for Salary Grades 1 – 21 provides a process for departments and employees to request a review of the salary grade placement of clas sifications. Human Resources is requesting approval of their recommendations for the six classifications reviewed this quarter and the deletion of the unused classification title of Chief Auditing Special Projects Engineer. Rogers moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Coleman Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Zack absent. COMMUNICATIONS Coleman moved to Receive & File Communication Items A - F A. Position Change Summary Report B. Summer Program Update C. Vacancy Report (based on end of pay 2/2/07) D. Budget Calendar E. Wellness Program F. Diversity Corner Overview Supported by Scott Commissioner Hatchett had some questions regarding the Vacancy Report, Item C. Several of the vacant positions are in the Medical Care Facility, a decision was made last fall to not fill these positions with full time employees and use part time non eligible and agencies to provide staff during the transition to Cienna. Motion carried on a voice vote with Zack absent OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at 10:47 a.m. _________________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator _________________________________________ Lawrence M. Doyle, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.